Material Science

Invisible material brings a new era of touch screens and wearable devices

A face-serum staple just helped a research team build an invisible film that conducts electricity like a metal.

Melanie Livingstone

Science myth cracked: Eggshells are actually strongest on their sides Rebecca Shavit

Scientists grow real teeth in the lab – replacing fillings and implants Joseph Shavit

New fungi-based battery needs feeding instead of charging Joseph Shavit

Coral-inspired technology turns atmospheric CO₂ into durable, fireproof building materials Rebecca Shavit

Revolutionary self-healing hydrogel regenerates like human skin Joseph Shavit

Scientists developed smart robotic materials that can reshape themselves like living tissues Joshua Shavit

New 3D printing process creates recyclable plastics that stretch and flex Joshua Shavit

Scientists develop space-age metal that doesn’t expand when heated Rebecca Shavit

AI and nano-3D printing produce breakthrough high-performance material Rebecca Shavit

Scientists develop stronger, crack-resistant concrete using recycled carpet fibers Rebecca Shavit

Scientists created the world’s thinnest spaghetti Joseph Shavit

Light, Heat, and Neutron Control: Revolutionary new way to bend light around corners Rebecca Shavit

Breakthrough light-absorbing material significantly increases solar power output Joshua Shavit

Scientists develop a smarter way to recycle polyurethane Joshua Shavit

Science breakthrough: Researchers make electrons visible in slow motion Joshua Shavit

Eco-friendly plastic: Game-changing new material biodegrades in just five months Joshua Shavit